Portuguese Cistern (Mazagan)
 Portuguese Cistern in El Jadida | |
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The Portuguese Cistern is an ancient cistern that lies beneath Portuguese city of Mazagan (El Jadida), Morocco. It is a classified cultural heritage monument in Morocco. [1]
History
The cistern was built by the Portuguese inside the Fortress of Mazagan. It dates back to 1514 after replacing a former warehouse or armory. [2]
Architecture
The cistern is known for its thin layer of water covering the floor with reflections from the light of the roof. Its chamber measures 34 meters by 34 meters and was constructed with five rows of five stone pillars.
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External links
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References
- ^ France, PASS Technologie, 26, rue Louis Braille, 75012 Paris. "Citerne portugaise". idpc.ma (in French). Retrieved 2019-11-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida)". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
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